Hi, LovebirdsFlying! All in all, your post seems hopeful. The "confrontation" provoked some genuine conversation. You've highlighted to your husband the importance of the respect issue. Good job!
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Originally Posted by LovebirdsFlying
...I have never felt entitled to respect. I was always told you have to earn it, and of course, exactly how to earn it was a secret not to be revealed to me.
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Regrettable
(but exceptionally well-described). Yes, that kind of socializing stays with you and affects your whole life. It's important to share that background/programming with your partner.
Wishing you an ever-increasing meeting of hearts!
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My dog
mastered the "fetch" command. He would communicate he wanted something, and I would fetch it.